Clemson's coaches have offered two linebackers instate, both hailing from the Pee Dee region. Cheraw's Sam Merriman and Marlboro County's Lateek Townsend are also two of the state's better players at their position. The two, who live less than 15 miles from one another, have become fast friends. So much that there's been talk of playing together in college. So which program holds an early advantage?